Earth Is Weird

Japan’s Rainbow Inferno: The Scalding Hot Springs That Paint the Earth in Eight Impossible Colors

Japan’s Beppu Hell Springs reach temperatures of 200°F and display eight distinct colors from dissolved minerals, creating a deadly rainbow that has captivated visitors for over 1,000 years. These scalding geothermal pools are too hot to approach but offer a spectacular glimpse into Earth’s violent underground chemistry.

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